Beyond daylight: The rise of 24/7 renewable power
For years, the renewable energy conversation has largely been about how much solar and wind capacity countries can install. Now, the focus is beginning to change. The next challeng…
Dolly Parton to getnew Hollywood star
Late country music legend Dolly Parton will get a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, after the original one was vandalised, officials have announced.The United State…
Japan’s kaleidoscopic, troubled ‘polka dot queen’
The dotty pumpkins and kaleidoscope rooms of Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97, were as vibrant as the artist herself, but her exuberant work was the expression of a long battle w…
Venice Film Festival head stresses AI potential
The Venice Film Festival’s artistic director has stressed the creative potential of artificial intelligence ahead of the premiere of a documentary made entirely using the technolog…
7.7 million passengers traveled through Oman’s airports in 2026
Muscat: The total number of passengers traveling through Oman’s airports, including arrivals, departures, and transit passengers, was 7,689,967 by the end of July 2026, a decrease…
New school academic year begins on Sunday
Muscat: The new academic year for Omani schools begins on Sunday, coinciding with the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) launch of a new curriculum.This updated educational framework is…
Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Kharg Island
DUBAI: An Iranian tanker was hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.Accordi…
President of Rwanda to visit Oman on Monday
The President of the Republic of Rwanda will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Monday. The visit will address a set of topics of mutual concern to both coun…
Oman, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to advancing bilateral relations
Muscat: Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda continue to evolve across multiple sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries…
Iranian media report explosions in Kharg Island
Iranian media on Saturday reported several explosions near the country’s major oil hub of Kharg Island in the Gulf, days after renewed fighting broke out with the United States.Far…